EN 14566:2008/prA1
(Amendment)Mechanical fasteners for gypsum plasterboard systems - Definitions, requirements and test methods
Mechanical fasteners for gypsum plasterboard systems - Definitions, requirements and test methods
This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of mechanical fasteners, including nails, screws and staples, intended to be used for the fixing of gypsum plasterboard, gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement, products from secondary processing and suitable ancillary products as shown in Figure 4, to timber and metal, as appropriate, in building construction works. The fasteners secure the board to the framing enabling its surface to be finished by jointing or plastering to receive decoration. They can also be used for the construction of the framing and for the connection between substructure and load bearing components and for fixing boards together. Mechanical fasteners contribute to the stability of the assembly.
This European Standard covers the following product performance characteristics: reaction to fire and flexural strength to be measured
according to the corresponding European test methods. It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this European
Standard. This EN also covers the additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the products by the construction industry and the reference tests for these characteristics.
This European Standard does not cover nails, screws and staples intended for use with materials other than plasterboard and the plasterboard based products referred to above and their associated system components.
Mechanische Befestigungsmittel für Gipsplattensysteme - Begriffe, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Fixations mécaniques pour systèmes en plaques de plâtre - Définitions, spécifications et méthodes d'essai
Mehanska pritrdilna sredstva za sisteme iz mavčnih plošč - Definicije, zahteve in preskusne metode
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 241 - Gypsum and gypsum based products
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 241/WG 3 - Board products
- Current Stage
- 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
- Start Date
- 05-Jun-2009
- Due Date
- 01-Dec-2009
- Completion Date
- 05-Jun-2009
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 13-Jun-2009
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
Overview
EN 14566:2008/prA1 (CEN) specifies definitions, requirements and test methods for mechanical fasteners used in gypsum plasterboard systems. The standard covers nails, screws and staples intended to fix gypsum plasterboard, fibre-reinforced gypsum boards and related processed products to timber and metal substructures. Its aim is to ensure consistent performance, enabling boards to be jointed or plastered and to contribute to the stability of the assembly.
The prA1 draft amendment updates normative references and clarifies terminology and marking conventions used for performance characteristics.
Key Topics
- Scope and definitions: Fasteners for plasterboard systems; excludes fasteners intended for other materials.
- Product characteristics: Focus on key performance attributes such as reaction to fire and flexural strength measured by corresponding European test methods.
- Materials and manufacture: Normative references updated in prA1 (replacement of previous ISO references by EN 10083 and EN 10084 for relevant steels).
- Marking and symbols: Amendment prA1 introduces symbols/abbreviations to simplify product marking and performance information (examples: R2F for reaction to fire and F for flexural strength).
- Conformity and evaluation: Provides methods for assessing conformity of fasteners to the standard and for presentation of performance data to the construction industry.
Applications
EN 14566 is applicable to manufacturers, specifiers, test laboratories and contractors involved in interior and partition wall construction where gypsum plasterboard is used. Practical benefits include:
- Improved product selection by contractors and installers through standardized performance data.
- Clear guidance for manufacturers on testing and declaring reaction to fire and flexural strength.
- Support for compliance with regulatory and procurement requirements in building projects.
Typical use cases:
- Fixing gypsum plasterboard to timber or cold-formed metal studs in partition and ceiling systems.
- Connections between substructures and load-bearing components where fastener performance contributes to assembly stability.
Related Standards
- EN 10083 and EN 10084 (referenced in prA1) - steel specifications relevant to fastener manufacture.
- EN 15283-1 and EN 15283-2 - related plasterboard product standards (prA1 bibliography updates reference to final EN versions).
Practical note: EN 14566:2008/prA1 is issued as a CEN final draft amendment for national acceptance. Users should check the final published amendment and national transpositions for exact implementation dates and any country-specific provisions.
Keywords: mechanical fasteners, gypsum plasterboard, nails, screws, staples, reaction to fire, flexural strength, EN 14566, conformity, CEN.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14566:2008/prA1 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Mechanical fasteners for gypsum plasterboard systems - Definitions, requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of mechanical fasteners, including nails, screws and staples, intended to be used for the fixing of gypsum plasterboard, gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement, products from secondary processing and suitable ancillary products as shown in Figure 4, to timber and metal, as appropriate, in building construction works. The fasteners secure the board to the framing enabling its surface to be finished by jointing or plastering to receive decoration. They can also be used for the construction of the framing and for the connection between substructure and load bearing components and for fixing boards together. Mechanical fasteners contribute to the stability of the assembly. This European Standard covers the following product performance characteristics: reaction to fire and flexural strength to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods. It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this European Standard. This EN also covers the additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the products by the construction industry and the reference tests for these characteristics. This European Standard does not cover nails, screws and staples intended for use with materials other than plasterboard and the plasterboard based products referred to above and their associated system components.
This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of mechanical fasteners, including nails, screws and staples, intended to be used for the fixing of gypsum plasterboard, gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement, products from secondary processing and suitable ancillary products as shown in Figure 4, to timber and metal, as appropriate, in building construction works. The fasteners secure the board to the framing enabling its surface to be finished by jointing or plastering to receive decoration. They can also be used for the construction of the framing and for the connection between substructure and load bearing components and for fixing boards together. Mechanical fasteners contribute to the stability of the assembly. This European Standard covers the following product performance characteristics: reaction to fire and flexural strength to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods. It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this European Standard. This EN also covers the additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the products by the construction industry and the reference tests for these characteristics. This European Standard does not cover nails, screws and staples intended for use with materials other than plasterboard and the plasterboard based products referred to above and their associated system components.
EN 14566:2008/prA1 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 21.060.99 - Other fasteners; 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14566:2008/prA1 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14566:2008+A1:2009, EN 14566:2008. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 14566:2008/prA1 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/106. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Mechanical fasteners for gypsum plasterboard systems - Definitions, requirements and
test methods
Mechanische Befestigunsmittel für Gipsplattensysteme - Begriffe, Anforderungen und
Prüfverfahren
Fixations mécaniques pour systèmes en plaques de plâtre - Définitions, spécifications et
méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 14566:2008/prA1
ICS:
21.060.99 Drugi vezni elementi Other fasteners
91.100.10 Cement. Mavec. Apno. Malta Cement. Gypsum. Lime.
Mortar
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 14566:2008
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
February 2009
ICS 21.060.99; 91.100.10
English Version
Mechanical fasteners for gypsum plasterboard systems -
Definitions, requirements and test methods
Fixations mécaniques pour systèmes en plaques de plâtre - Mechanische Befestigunsmittel für Gipsplattensysteme -
Définitions, spécifications et méthodes d'essai Begriffe, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 241.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 14566:2008. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
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